Breezy Woven Mesh Market Tote

Materials:

• **Yarn:** 300 yards of dk weight cotton yarn
• **Hook:** 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• **Tapestry needle** for weaving in ends
• **Scissors**

Gauge:

16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet pattern.

Finished Size:

Approximately 15 inches wide and 14 inches tall, not including straps.

Stitches used:

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Skip (sk)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Instructions:

Base of the Bag:

1. Ch 41.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across (38 dc). Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 17 stitches, ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in next 19 stitches (38 dc). Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 for a total of 10 rows. Change to the mesh pattern.

Body of the Bag:

1. Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch, *dc in next 2 stitches, ch 1, skip 1 stitch; repeat from * until last 2 stitches, dc in last 2 stitches. Turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in space, ch 1, *dc in next space, ch 1; repeat from * across to end. Turn.
3. Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 20 inches from the base of the bag.

Top Border:

1. Ch 1, sc around the top edge of the bag, placing 2 sc in each corner to keep the shape. Sl st to the first sc to join.
2. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Straps:

1. Ch 90 (or desired length). Turn and sc in each ch back to the beginning.
2. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
3. Attach straps to the inside edges of the bag, securing tightly.

Finishing:

Block your bag for a crisp finish. Your Breezy Woven Mesh Market Tote is now ready for use! Enjoy your crafting!